As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scriptwriter in Ackley, IA is $56,947, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,095 weekly, or $4,746 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scriptwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scriptwriter in Ackley, IA vary widely, spanning from $41,031 to $66,018. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,616) and 75th percentile ($61,695), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,018 per year. This $13,079 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Programming, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Ackley Scriptwriter often earn 2.4% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scriptwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $41,031 Ackley, IA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $48,616 Ackley, IA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $56,947 Ackley, IA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $61,695 Ackley, IA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scriptwriter Salary $66,018 Ackley, IA July 01, 2026
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What is a Scriptwriter ?

A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter for short), scriptwriter or scenarist, is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based....

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  1. This Job:

    Scriptwriter

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Producer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Ackley, Iowa    Ackley is a city in Franklin and Hardin Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,589 at the 2010 census. Ackley is located at 42°33′9″....More

Ackley, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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